Private Music Lessons

Welcome to McIntire Studios!

At McIntire Studios, offering lessons near Rochester, NY and online, you’ll be welcomed by a dedicated teaching musician who loves nothing more than watching students grow, discover their potential, and share more music with the world. Whether your dream is to sing with confidence, sit down at the piano with ease, or blend the two into your own unique artistry, you’ll find both encouragement and expertise here.

With years of teaching and performing experience, your instructor at McIntire Studios combines professional training with a patient, encouraging style — offering both the technical skills and creative guidance you need to reach your musical goals.

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Voice Lessons

-Have you always wanted to sing? Now is the time. It is time to get started, get committed, make some music, do something for yourself, and bring more music to the world.

-Does your kid make you nuts because they are always singing? You have a singer on your hands. Get that child into lessons so they can channel that drive!

-Don't ever let someone tell you that you can't sing. You CAN sing. If you are the victim of one of those horrible comments and it eats at you, this is because you know that is isn't true but you don't know how to prove it. Lessons with a compassionate, knowledgeable teacher will get you singing.

YOU MAY BE A SINGER IF:

  • any random comment sets off a tune in your head

  • you will be singing and won't realize it until it is pointed out

  • not singing in the car is unthinkable

  • your mom calls you her little bird

  • if you aren't already in choir, the director has her eye on you

YOU ARE READY FOR VOICE LESSONS IF:

  • after singing karaoke, you are dying for real feedback from your friends. "you did great!" just isn't enough anymore

  • you want to expand beyond singing in the car in to singing in public

  • you are considering using your voice as a career path or serious avocation

YOUR CHILD IS READY FOR VOICE LESSONS IF:

  • they sing all. the. time.

  • they know all the words to every Disney song in the world

  • they may not, in your opinion, sing well, but they seem to love it

  • they have expressed interest in lessons

In lessons with Michelle, you can expect feedback that is honest and direct, delivered with encouragement and care. She believes the act of making music is essential work and there is nothing she loves more than seeing her students succeed.

Music brings more light to the world!

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Piano Lessons

You are never too old to start learning how to play piano! If you took lessons as a kid and regret that your mom didn’t make you practice, here is your chance to try again! If you have a child who wants to play piano, here is your chance to create a new musician.

Piano lessons at McIntire Studios are for beginning students of all ages.

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Repertoire Coaching

During a virtual vocal coaching session with collaborative pianist Barbara Jurgensmeier, the student will work with the collaborative pianist on creating an effective performance together.

What is the difference between a coach and a teacher?

Generally, a teacher works on technique and selects repertoire with an eye on long-term student development. A coach works with a performer on a specific piece of music.

Have more questions about private music lessons near Rochester, NY?

Check out our frequently asked questions!

McIntire Studios Students Say…

  • “Michelle came highly recommended to us by a friend who is an accomplished theater organist. Two of my daughters took lessons from Michelle and she is AMAZING. Not only does she know her stuff, she developed a great relationship with both of my girls. She treats the children with respect and really gets to know what makes them tick, which makes the girls really 'get into' the lessons. She is demanding, but fair. She makes her expectations very clear to the students and holds them accountable. She is very accommodating and easy to work with on the parent side. A great experience for my girls - musically and character development-wise. Highly Recommended!!"

    - Christopher M.

  • "Michelle is wonderful! Insightful, professional, and one of the most talented vocal coaches I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. She knows her stuff through and through and cares deeply about cultivating technique and musicality within her students. I recommend her to everyone!"

    - Julia Moriarty

  • "The results over 4 years were incredible. There is no other way to state it. Our daughter sang at high school graduation and received a standing ovation, not because it was expected, but because it was good. She sang and played her district music pieces in the arts concert with about 200 people present and was head and shoulders above the others who sang their district pieces. She was the first student from our 2A school that the music teacher thought had a chance to receive a 1 rating at state in 20 years. She received a voice scholarship to college as well as a piano scholarship even though her major is nursing not music."

    - Renee and Charlie Seba

Make music a part of your life!